May 12, 2022

Register Your Student for the 2022-2023 School Year

Online registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! Every student must register through our online system each year.

Classes that have 100% registration for the 2022-2023 school year by May 20 will earn an ice cream party!

Students will not be assigned to a class or given a schedule until the online registration process has been completed and required documents have been provided to the student's campus. 

Shomoy Kamal Claims Gold at State UIL Spelling and Vocabulary For Second Year

Sherman High School sophomore Shomoy Kamal claimed three UIL Spelling and Vocabulary gold medals this year: One at District, one at Regionals and one at the State Meet over the weekend. This is the second year in a row that Shomoy has won gold at the Spelling and Vocabulary UIL State Competition!

Sherman ISD Celebrates Staff Of The Year

Above: The SHS Biology Team celebrates after it was announced Monday morning they were Team of the Year. Photos by Todd Kleiboer, SISD Communications

Sherman ISD is excited to announce our "Of The Year" staff recognitions!

Jacquelyn Hernandez, teacher at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center, is the New Teacher of the Year. Her family helped to surprise her, and she received $500 from First Texoma National Bank.

Kacy Hawkins, kindergarten teacher at Fairview Elementary School, is the Elementary Teacher of the Year. She was surprised by family members and her class, and she received not only $500 from First Texoma National Bank but a car from Sherman Chevrolet Cadillac to drive for the next year!

Kristi Sroka, animal science teacher at Sherman High School, is the Secondary Teacher of the Year. Dr. Tyson Bennett built up suspense among the students and staff in the courtyard before congratulating Sroka. She also received a check from First Texoma National Bank and a car to drive for the next year from Sherman Chevrolet Cadillac.

The SHS Biology Team is the Team of the Year and is comprised of Bryan Batts, Owen Meachum, Suzy Richardson, Heather Moothart, Stacey Ramey and Carolyn Tucker (not pictured above). Moothart has also been a Teacher of the Month, and the team received a check from First Texoma National Bank.

Scott Conrad, Director of Maintenance, is the Employee of the Year. He thanked his team who gathered to help in the surprise and received a check from First Texoma National Bank.

Carla Adam is the Substitute of the Year and works primarily at Washington Elementary School. She is also a former SISD teacher, and she received a basket from ER of Texas with gift certificates for local businesses and others.

Class of 2022 Receives Total of $6.6 Million in Scholarships

Kayla Davis '22 shakes hands with Steve Gentry '69 after receiving a scholarship from the Sherman Ex-Students Association. Photos by Todd Kleiboer, SISD Communications

Senior Awards and Scholarship Night was held Tuesday, and seniors were honored for their efforts given throughout the year. Local scholarships were also announced, and a few students were recognized for their military enlistment. Students also received graduation stoles and cords for their achievements.

The 2021-2022 class has been awarded a grand total of $6.6 million in scholarships, the largest total ever. Local sponsors, the Bearcat community, the SHS staff and parents made this possible.

Alvin Hoque and Kara Mathes won one of the most prestigious awards at SHS: the Byron Davis Award. It recognizes a student’s excellence in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.

Evan Wynn was announced as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2022. Grant Dominick was announced as the Valedictorian.

Valedictorian Grant Dominick shakes hands with SHS Principal Jenifer Politi.

Salutatorian Evan Wynn shakes hands with SHS Principal Jenifer Politi.

Kara Mathes receives a white cap and gown for being a part of the top 10% of her class. She was also a recipient of the Byron Davis Award.

Alvin Hoque receives the Byron Davis Award from Melody Young.

Anthony Gionfriddo fist-bumps teacher

Anthony Hartman before receiving a cord.

Awards for 9th-11th Graders Given Out

It was awards night on Monday for Sherman High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Students were recognized for their hard work throughout the year, and SHS Principal Jenifer Politi praised their efforts.

Congrats to all the students for their efforts!

Photos by Ahmad Alzubi, SISD Communications

Sherman ISD Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Dillingham Elementary teachers enjoy a Taco Tuesday lunch courtesy of the school PTA. Courtesy/Dillingham Elementary

Read more about Teacher Appreciation Week celebrated May 2-6 and how the Sherman ISD and the Bearcat community came together to honor our educators.

Seniors Receive Graduation Cap and Gown

Most seniors received their cap and gown Tuesday during lunch with the help of Dr. Thielbar and Josten representatives. Some were told they made it into the top 10 and would be receiving their cap and gown later that day at the Senior Awards Night.

Photos by Todd Kleiboer, SISD Communications

Building Bearcats Legacy Bricks Allow Community to Leave Their Mark on Sherman High School

Honor a graduating senior, ex-student, organization, or family member through the Building Bearcats Legacy Brick program. Bricks cost $100 each and will be placed at Sherman High School.

Order Deadline: May 31

Deadline has been extended for this order of bricks.

Email a completed order form to sisdinfo@shermanisd.net. Payment can be made via PayPal or by check to the Sherman Education Foundation, Attention: Kathy Bickerstaff, 2701 N. Loy Lake Road, Sherman, TX 75090. 

Register Now for SISD Summer Enrichment Courses

Keep your child engaged this summer by registering for fun and affordable enrichment courses taught by Sherman ISD teachers!

Classes are available for students who have completed grades K-6 in Sherman and the surrounding area communities. Students may select one class for each hour they choose to attend, for a total of three classes per session.

Each class costs $40 (non-refundable tuition which covers any materials or supplies). 

Registration Deadline: May 26

The 2022 SISD Summer Camps will be here before you know it!

These four-day camps for 2nd-6th grades will focus on the fundamentals of the sport and its terminology. The camps will be held Monday through Thursday June 6-30 and run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. without lunch or 8:30 to11:30 with lunch at the Sherman High School Gym. Cost is free.

After the first day, you may drop off your child at 8 a.m. for free breakfast. You may pre-register by returning the registration form to the SHS Athletic Office before camp begins or enroll on the first day of the camp. Arrive for registration by 8 a.m.

Season Ticket Renewals, New Athletic Event Passes Now Open

We are excited about the upcoming 2022-2023 athletic season! Below you will see information on upcoming Season Ticket sales along with a new Athletic Event Pass!

Summer will be here soon, and you can probably feel it in the air already!

High school and middle school summer workouts will begin June 6. Workouts run Monday through Thursday. High school boys start at 7:30 a.m., and high school girls will start at 9:15 a.m. For middle school workouts, boys start at 8 a.m., and girls start at 8:15 a.m.

Austin College Summer Music Camp

Registration Extended to May 13

June 13-17

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Austin College

Middle school and high school students can play chamber music with feedback from AC faculty!

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Summer Volleyball Camps

June and July

Taylor Street Gym

Grades 3rd-8th

Teaching the fundamentals.

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Summer Running Camps

June 6-9 and July 25-28

Grades 1st-4th: 9 am - 12 pm

Grades 5th-8th: 1 pm - 4 pm

Pecan Grove Athletic Complex

Run by experienced coaches and has progressive training for all abilities!

Email ryanm@cityofsherman.com if you have any questions.

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Summer Basketball Camps

June, July and August

Grades 1st-2nd: 9 am - 12 pm

Grades 3rd-6th: 1 pm - 4 pm

Designed for beginner and intermediate players.

Sherman Parks and Recreation

Summer Football Camps

June, July and August

Grades 1st-6th

9am - 12pm

All skill levels welcome.